You and Akihiko sat outside of the dorm, hanging out. Akihiko was a bit quiet and it seemed like he was avoiding your eyes for some reason. Akihiko broke the silence, his eyes still averted down as he spoke.

“Look, if you don’t want to tell me, then you don’t have to.” He said nervously, scratching the back of his neck. He stayed silent, as if hesitating to speak. “It’s just…is it true you’re going out with Junpei?”

…what? Where did he get that idea?